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• Japan Marijuana Arrests Surpass Record High as Youth Access via Social Media Platforms Telegram and X Triples

  Published: Apr 3, 2026

  Section: Crime

  National Police Agency data reveals that marijuana-related arrests in Japan reached a historic peak of 6,832 cases in 2025, representing a twofold increase since 2017. Authorities...

• Tokyo Man, 26, Arrested After Reporting Work-Related Killing and Body in Van

  Published: Feb 21, 2026

  Section: Asia

  Police in Musashimurayama have arrested 26-year-old Kazuhide Owada after he confessed to killing his roommate and supervisor following a workplace dispute. Investigators discovered...